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CoSW alumna Jiselle Hirsch advances child welfare prevention services through lived experience
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UK College of Social Work celebrates National Social Work and Criminal Justice Month throughout March
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UK College of Social Work invites community to trauma-informed care lunch and learn in Hazard
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College of Social Work launches KY E.D.G.E., expanding opportunity for Kentucky students
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CoSW alumna Jiselle Hirsch advances child welfare prevention services through lived experience
BASW graduate uses her journey to strengthen families and improve child welfare systems.
Nominations open for University of Kentucky College of Social Work student awards
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is inviting nominations for its annual student awards, recognizing outstanding achievement across academic excellence, leadership, experiential learning and service. Award
Catalyst for Change: CoSW Alumna Linda Harvey’s 60-Year Commitment to Community
Through restorative justice, mentorship, and helping establish more than 60 organizations, Harvey has spent six decades building connections that strengthen the Lexington community.
UK College of Social Work celebrates National Social Work and Criminal Justice Month throughout March
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will celebrate National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month throughout March 2026 with a series of
UK College of Social Work invites community to trauma-informed care lunch and learn in Hazard
HAZARD, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work is inviting students, alumni and community practitioners to deepen their understanding of trauma-informed care during an upcoming Lunch &
College of Social Work Hosts De-Escalation Training with UKPD
Learn practical, easy-to-apply techniques to safely defuse tense situations and become a confident, helpful presence when conflict begins to escalate.
MSW student turns passion for service into a path forward
Scholarship support empowers Lizbeth Garcia to pursue her MSW and serve Fayette County students.
UK College of Social Work to Host Spring Preview Day
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) will host its Spring Preview Day on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the
College of Social Work faculty researchers present at 2026 ACJS Annual Meeting
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Faculty and researchers from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work will present their scholarship at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) 63rd Annual Meeting, held March 3–7, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded
College of Social Work launches KY E.D.G.E., expanding opportunity for Kentucky students
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a state where most counties still qualify as rural and nearly 40 percent of residents live outside metropolitan centers, the University of Kentucky College of Social
CoSW Student Leadership applications open for 2026–2027
Student leadership opportunities at the College of Social Work are open to both online and in-person students, offering flexible, paid and volunteer roles that empower students to build leadership skills, shape College decisions, and make a meaningful impact during the 2026–2027 academic year.
UK College of Social Work to Participate in 2026 Advocacy Day
The UK College of Social Work encourages students, faculty and staff—both online and in-person—to take part in Advocacy Day and engage in conversations that advance the social work profession and promote positive policy change.